Mysuru may have have topped the central government's list of cleanest cities, but a new survey based on how cities are handling garbage has said that Kerala's Alappuzha is the cleanest city in the country.However, Mysuru isn't far behind. The report by Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has said the top three cleanest cities in the order of ranking are Alappuzha, Panaji in Goa and Mysuru.However, national capital Delhi was at the bottom of the list.

SE devised a unique method in which it invited nominations from people and environmentalists on cities they think are managing their garbage well. After receiving the nominations, researchers from CSE visited these cities to analyse their waste management practices.So what makes the top three cities so special?

Often called as 'Venice of the East', Alappuzha is one of the most sought after destinations in Kerala for its large network of canals, backwaters, lagoons and beaches. In 2012, when it started facing several problems due to massive waste pile up, the city swung into action.Cleanest City. Here’s Why:

Mysuru may have have topped the central government's list of cleanest cities, but a new survey based on how cities are handling garbage has said that Kerala's Alappuzha is the cleanest city in the country.However, Mysuru isn't far behind. The report by Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has said the top three cleanest cities in the order of ranking are Alappuzha, Panaji in Goa and Mysuru.However, national capital Delhi was at the bottom of the list.

CSE devised a unique method in which it invited nominations from people and environmentalists on cities they think are managing their garbage well. After receiving the nominations, researchers from CSE visited these cities to analyse their waste management practices.So what makes the top three cities so special?

Alappuzha, Kerala

Often called as 'Venice of the East', Alappuzha is one of the most sought after destinations in Kerala for its large network of canals, backwaters, lagoons and beaches. In 2012, when it started facing several problems due to massive waste pile up, the city swung into action.With the combined efforts of the municipal authorities, village panchayat and the general public, Alappuzha has now achieved 100 percent waste segregation in 12 of the city's 23 wards as well as 80 percent of its households now have bio-gas plants and composting system.This video explains the city's success in dealing with solid waste: